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5th Air Force

18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

An 18th Medical Group Airman assists a simulated victim during exercise Ready Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. Exercise Ready Eagle enhances readiness by simulating a chemical attack resulting in strengthened responsive skills, fostering and maintaining multi-capable, combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

U.S. Air Force medical technicians assigned to the 18th Medical Group decontaminate a simulated casualty during exercise Ready Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. Medical Group personnel are trained on how to correctly utilize decontamination showers and receive patients from the exercise field response area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

A U.S. Air Force medical technician assigned to the 18th Medical Group adds fake blood to a simulated head wound victim’s uniform before exercise Ready Eagle on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. Realistic training better prepares Airmen to deal with potential real-world scenarios while maintaining peace and stability in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing assist a simulated casualty during exercise Ready Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. Exercise Ready Eagle enhances readiness by simulating a chemical attack resulting in strengthened responsive skills, fostering and maintaining multi-capable, combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

U.S. Air Force medical technicians assigned to the 18th Medical Group decontaminate a simulated casualty during exercise Ready Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. Medical Group personnel are trained on how to correctly utilize decontamination showers and receive patients from the exercise field response area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing participate in exercise Ready Eagle Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. The disaster response exercise prepared Kadena Medical Group staff to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

A U.S. Air Force medical technician assigned to the 18th Medical Group applies moulage to a volunteer for exercise Ready Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. Moulage is a mock injury used for training emergency response teams and other medical and military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

U.S. Air Force medical technicians assigned to the 18th Medical Group secure a simulated casualty during exercise Ready Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. Exercise Ready Eagle enhances readiness by simulating a chemical attack resulting in strengthened responsive skills, fostering and maintaining multi-capable, combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

U.S. Air Force medical technicians assigned to the 18th Medical Group decontaminate a simulated casualty during exercise Ready Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. Medical Group personnel are trained on how to correctly utilize decontamination showers and receive patients from the exercise field response area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

U.S. Air Force medical technicians assigned to the 18th Medical Group assist a simulated casualty during exercise Ready Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. Exercise Ready Eagle enhances readiness by simulating a chemical attack resulting in strengthened responsive skills, fostering and maintaining multi-capable, combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

An 18th Wing Airmen is processed through an in-place patient decontamination during exercise Ready Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. The purpose of IPPD training is to maintain readiness in the event the base was hit with an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

U.S. Air Force medical technicians assigned to the 18th Medical Group carry a simulated casualty during exercise Ready Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. Exercise Ready Eagle enhances readiness by simulating a chemical attack resulting in strengthened responsive skills, fostering and maintaining multi-capable, combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group participate in an in-place patient decontamination training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. The purpose of IPPD training is to maintain readiness in the event the installation is hit with a chemical attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

U.S. Air Force medical technicians assigned to the 18th Medical Group carry a simulated casualty during exercise Ready Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. Exercise Ready Eagle enhances readiness by simulating a chemical attack resulting in strengthened responsive skills, fostering and maintaining multi-capable, combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

A U.S. Air Force medical technician assigned to the 18th Medical Group applies moulage to a simulated victim during exercise Ready Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. Moulage is a mock injury used for training emergency response teams and other medical and military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group conducted an in-place patient decontamination training during exercise Ready Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2024. The purpose of IPPD training is to maintain readiness in the event the base is hit with an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

Published May 16, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Edward W. Yankus
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

The 18th Medical Group conducted Ready Eagle, a mass casualty exercise highlighting their expertise and critical role in patient care in challenging environments.